ha, this is exactly where we headed last night. unfortunately they're closed on sundays. grrrr. ended up at Sushi Damo in rockville center. good little spot, nice atmosphere and their house rolls are really creative. had a great meal. only downside is that we've been there many times and were hoping to branch out. when we got to il pizzico and found out it was closed, we had to scramble and come up with a quick backup plan. damo was sorta of a default... good but familiar.

New Haven pizza is the closest thing I've had to authentic Italian pizza. I'd say it's probably the best pizza in the United States. If you've been to the original Pepe's in New Haven, you know it's no joke. Tomatoes are imported from Italy exclusively for them. I grew up with Chicago's deep dish pizza, and not to be a traitor to my city, but it's a joke. The best pizza in the country comes out of New Haven, and quite honestly nothing comes close. Before anyone thinks it's a gimmick, they should try it and judge for themselves. Pepe's gets a proper char on the crust. The freshness and quality of the ingredients makes it the best-tasting pizza, hands down.